Rockhounding near Terre Haute, IN

47 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Terre Haute, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio.

Closest rockhounding spots to Terre Haute

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Parke CountyParke County, Indiana24 mi · 30 min driveGoethite, Marcasite, Pyrite
PalestineCrawford County, Illinois34 mi · 42 min driveSiderite
SpencerOwen County, Indiana36 mi · 45 min driveBarite, Celestite, Siderite
BloomingtonMonroe County, Indiana47 mi · 59 min driveFluorite, Aragonite, Calcite
BicknellKnox County, Indiana51 mi · 1 hr 4 min driveMarcasite, Pyrite
Highland CreekMorgan County, Indiana51 mi · 1 hr 4 min driveBrown Sapphire

Most-reported finds near Terre Haute

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Terre Haute?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Terre Haute to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Terre Haute

Sorted by distance from Terre Haute. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Parke CountyMarshall Road	Parke County	Goethite Marcasite Pyrite Selenite Sphalerite	39.7728, -87.2137	Public
PalestineNorth Main Street	Crawford County	Siderite	39.0038, -87.6127	Public
SpencerHyden Road	Owen County	Barite Celestite Siderite	39.2804, -86.7817	Public
BloomingtonNorth Oard Road	Monroe County	Fluorite Aragonite Calcite Barite	39.1696, -86.6227	Public
BicknellGrundman Road	Knox County	Marcasite Pyrite	38.7293, -87.4136	Public
Highland CreekSR 39	Morgan County	Brown Sapphire	39.5124, -86.4562	Public
Morgan CountySR 67	Morgan County	Quartz Corundum Topaz Diamond	39.4833, -86.4381	Public
HarrodsburgSR 37	Monroe County	Calcite Dolomite Aragonite	39.0743, -86.5365	Public
Lawrence CountyGuthrie Road	Lawrence County	Geode Calcite Sphalerite Limonite Celestite Fluorite	38.9765, -86.5052	Public
OoliticVista Drive	Lawrence County	Oolitic Limestone	38.8999, -86.5338	Public
BeanblossomSR 135	Brown County	Geode	39.2621, -86.2483	Public
Brown County State ParkSR 46	Brown County	Geode Marcasite Aragonite Quartz	39.1780, -86.2698	Public
Salt CreekDunn Bridge Road	Lawrence County	Geode	38.9585, -86.3947	Public
Big Pine CreekWest Briscoe Road	Warren County	Sphalerite Barite Fossilized Wood Siderite Marcasite Pyrite	40.4100, -87.3433	Public
IndianapolisSouth Harding Street	Marion County	Moonstone	39.7095, -86.2031	Public
Brown CountySR 46;SR 135	Brown County	Corundum Quartz Topaz Diamond	39.1961, -86.2117	Permission
Bedford	Lawrence County	Geode	38.8721, -86.4199	Public
Coal Hollow	Martin County	Siderite	38.6256, -86.7654	Public
GeorgiaState Road 60	Lawrence County	Barite Dolomite Strontianite	38.7095, -86.5756	Public
Greenhorn CreekHorse Trail B	Brown County	Gold	39.1289, -86.1963	Permission
Buddha	Lawrence County	Barite Calcite Celestite Gypsum Strontianite	38.7717, -86.3777	Public
Williams CreekNottingham Court	Marion County	Amethyst Quartz	39.8884, -86.1433	Public
Edwards County300E	Edwards County	Siderite	38.4299, -88.0993	Public
NorristownOld State Road 252	Shelby County	Fluorescent Calcite Fluorite Marcasite	39.3628, -85.7740	Public
ElizabethtownCounty Road South 750 East	Bartholomew County	Fluorescent Calcite Fluorite Marcasite	39.1659, -85.7778	Public

Terre Haute rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Terre Haute?+

There are 47 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Terre Haute, Indiana. The closest is Parke County in Parke County, roughly 24 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Terre Haute?+

Spots within driving distance of Terre Haute most commonly produce calcite, marcasite, barite, geode, pyrite, fluorite.

Is rockhounding legal near Terre Haute?+

Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How far do most rockhounders drive from Terre Haute?+

Most weekend trips from Terre Haute fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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The spots above span 4 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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